His overriding emphasis in the design of his windchimes is the musical quality of the sound. The pitch of each pipe, the tuning of the whole chime and the “sweetness” (purity) of each tone are factors he constantly refines.

Deeply influenced by the tranquility of Native American music and the ancient music of the Far East, Jacob chose the five-note pentatonic scale in the key of C for his chimes. He feels that a well-tuned chime evokes rest, calm and creativity.

I have carried this line in some form in all my gift shops… The Yellow Unicorn (Lincoln, IL) and Once in a Blue Moon (Macomb and Springfield, IL)… because of the beautiful tones and the cheerfully dedicated family business that it is.  

After many years of making flutes and gourd harps, Jacob Sokoloff created his first chimes in 1981 in California calling them, “musical instruments for the wind.”

His overriding emphasis in the design of his windchimes is the musical quality of the sound. The pitch of each pipe, the tuning of the whole chime and the “sweetness” (purity) of each tone are factors he constantly refines.

Deeply influenced by the tranquility of Native American music and the ancient music of the Far East, Jacob chose the five-note pentatonic scale in the key of C for his chimes. He feels that a well-tuned chime evokes rest, calm and creativity.

I have carried this line in some form in all my gift shops… The Yellow Unicorn (Lincoln, IL) and Once in a Blue Moon (Macomb and Springfield, IL)… because of the beautiful tones and the cheerfully dedicated family business that it is.  

His overriding emphasis in the design of his windchimes is the musical quality of the sound. The pitch of each pipe, the tuning of the whole chime and the “sweetness” (purity) of each tone are factors he constantly refines.

Deeply influenced by the tranquility of Native American music and the ancient music of the Far East, Jacob chose the five-note pentatonic scale in the key of C for his chimes. He feels that a well-tuned chime evokes rest, calm and creativity.

I have carried this line in some form in all my gift shops… The Yellow Unicorn (Lincoln, IL) and Once in a Blue Moon (Macomb and Springfield, IL)… because of the beautiful tones and the cheerfully dedicated family business that it is.  

About the Chimemaker…

His overriding emphasis in the design of his windchimes is the musical quality of the sound. The pitch of each pipe, the tuning of the whole chime and the “sweetness” (purity) of each tone are factors he constantly refines.

Deeply influenced by the tranquility of Native American music and the ancient music of the Far East, Jacob chose the five-note pentatonic scale in the key of C for his chimes. He feels that a well-tuned chime evokes rest, calm and creativity.

I have carried this line in some form in all my gift shops… The Yellow Unicorn (Lincoln, IL) and Once in a Blue Moon (Macomb and Springfield, IL)… because of the beautiful tones and the cheerfully dedicated family business that it is.  

Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is REST and let your Angels wrap you in their loving wings. They’ve got you covered.

A hummingbird flies up, down, backward & changes direction in an instant. Shifting from full speed to practically standing still in a blink, it embodies adaptability. Its wings flutter in a figure eight pattern -the pattern of an infinity symbol – solidifying the symbol of eternal hope & tenacity.

It is significant that in true hummingbird-fashion, we move beyond difficulty, adapt to heal what has happened in the past & fully center our presence & awareness in the moment that is now.